Operations Security Analyst

Company Description

Mātau roopu ake (About us)

At Clarus you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, First Renewables, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations now span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus is investing in opportunities to develop greener alternatives to natural gas and LPG - like partnering with Ecogas to deliver New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane project, and working with other gas distributors to trial hydrogen blending. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented Operations Security Analyst to help us keep the  good energy flowing. 

In this interesting and varied role you will ensure when any abnormal, vulnerable, suspicious or malicious activity is detected it is reported. This role is responsible for triaging security events, supporting incident management & response, managing vulnerabilities, and performing threat research.

You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for adding value to our business through good service delivery governance and practices. The Technology Operations team play an integral role in supporting business and enterprise initiatives in line with the technology strategy.

This role can be based in Wellington or New Plymouth, and the successful candidate should be ready to relocate to either of these locations.

Qualifications

Along with your relevant tertiary qualification in computer science, technology or similar; it would be great if you had a couple of years experience under your belt within the cyber security space.  

This is a development role, we will support you to grow your career as a Operations Security Analyst.  To do this, you'll need to be a self-starter, a proactive problem solver and analytic.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience monitoring, identifying and responding to security events and incidents.
• An understanding of Endpoint Protection and Response (EDR) products.
• Experience with Microsoft Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams.
• A demonstrated understanding of and experience with IT security best practices.
• An ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences (both orally and in writing).

Additional Information

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou (What’s in it for you) 

You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. We’ll sweeten your (already nicely competitive) salary, additional leave entitlements, flexible working arrangements and free insurances and health checks. We’ll fuel your professional development, keep you at the top of your game and help you build the career you want. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like an annual wellness grant and access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed.

Hiahia? (interested?) Come and join the whānau!

Want to work where your experience and expertise are valued and rewarded, where you’re surrounded by great people and supported to develop personally and professionally? Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus by clicking the link below before applications close on 30 March 2025.